Isabella with the Gingham Umbrella

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Isabella with the Gingham Umbrella
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A nineteenth century song sheet - Isabella, with the gingham umbrella, or, The barber's daughter of Weehawken, as sung by Tony Pastor. H. De Marsan, Publisher, 54 Chatham Street, N. Y. [n. d.] LYRICSISABELLA, WITH THE GINGHAM UMBRELLA. Or the Barber's daughter of Weehawken, as sung by Tony Pastor.On a Monday afternoon, in the latter part of June, I got on board the ferry-boat for Wee-haw-ken; As my eyes I chanced to raise, a lady met my gaze, She was crowded in the cabin, 'mongst a lot of men; In her hands she had a bouquet, and she wore a jockey-hat, And she gave me such a look--oh! how my heart went pit-a-pat!Chorus : She'd a gingham umbrella, Her name was Isabella, And her father kept a barber's shop at Wee-haw-ken.I rushed to her side, and I proffered my assistance. Oh! the smile she gave me, as I offered her a seat! I sat down beside her, and, as she made no resistance, We talked of the weather, the rain, and the heat; I asked her of her parents, I asked her her trade: She was BOSSIN' in a bonnet-shop and sold them ready made. Then she raised her umbrella, Said : My name is Isabella, And my father keeps a barber's shop at Wee-haw-ken.Before we parted, she had all my affection; I inquired : Should I see her at some future day? She simpered and smiled, and said : She'd no objection. As light as a fairy, she tripped it away. So we were engaged in a regular way; My time passed as happy as the flowers in May, When I thought of Isabella, And her gingham umbrella, And her father's little barber's shop at Wee-haw-ken.When you hear the sequel, you'll say it has no equal In all the annals of woman's deceit; I went, one night, for to meet my Isabella, But no Isabella was there to meet; I searched far and wide, till I happened to drop In a larger-bier garden, where they had a sort of "hop." Oh! there was Isabella, With a ginger-whiskered fellow, Doing "double shuffles" up at Wee-haw-ken.I staggered with surprise, then exclaimed : Isabella! Do I look like a fool? Do you take me for a flat? She coolly replied : Well, I rayther think I do; And if you don't like it take it out of that. I rushed at my rival, satisfaction to get, But found that my troubles had not ended yet; For, up jumped Isabella, With her gingham umbrella, And let me have it on the nose at Wee-haw-ken,I rushed from her presence, resolved upon slaughter; Thinks I : Now in the Hudson repose I will find. Then, fully bent on Susancide, I ran down to the water, But my opinions altered, and I changed my mind; For, folly must be paid for, and wisdom bought-- There are fishes in the sea that have been caught. So, a fig for, Isabella, And her gingham umbrella, And her father's little barber-shop at Wee-haw-ken.H. DE MARSAN, Publisher, of Songs, ballads, toy books, &c. No. 54 Chatham Street, N. Y.Thanks to Bernie Zempolich for this find.
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WHC88031
Type
OT
Identifier
WHC88031
Coverage
Weehawken, NJ [40.7663711,-74.02537149999999]
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History
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This digital image may be used for educational or scholarly purposes without restriction. Commercial and other uses of the item are prohibited without prior written permission from the Weehawken Historical Commission.

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